Jesmin Mohona
In the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, Muslims achieved a sweeping victory in the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Democratic Party candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan to win a Senate seat. This is a historic event, marking the election of the first Muslim member in the 237-year history of the United States Senate.
At least seven Muslim lawmakers have been elected to Congress in this year’s midterm elections.
Abdul El-Sayed’s Muslim identity, his anti-Israel policies, and his support for Islamic Sharia law have drawn sharp criticism from various political figures.
The strictness of Islamic Sharia law has faced widespread criticism of Islam around the world. It is also widely claimed that the new U.S. Senator, Abdul El-Sayed, is a supporter of strict Sharia law!
Critics concerned about the rise of Muslims in American politics believe that the religious identities and political influence of Muslim lawmakers pose a threat to America’s future.
They fear the establishment of Islamic Sharia law within the U.S. legal system.
They are also concerned about the Muslim candidates’ Soft stance on Gaza.
There are concerns that national security may be disrupted and that terrorism and religious extremism may rise in America.
